News - BBC Worldwide

STARZ and BBC Worldwide Productions cast Tom Riley as Leonardo Da Vinci

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:17:38 GMT

STARZ and BBC Worldwide Productions cast Tom Riley as Leonardo Da Vinci

Starz Entertainment and BBC Worldwide Productions announced today that British actor Tom Riley will play a young Leonardo da Vinci in the upcoming Starz original series, Da Vinci's Demons.

BBC Worldwide introduces Tongue Tracer Chuck

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:16:28 GMT

BBC Worldwide introduces Tongue Tracer Chuck

BBC Worldwide has announced that Tongue Tracer, a brand new mobile gaming franchise created by BBC Worldwide Digital Entertainment and Games, is now available to download for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

BBC America to air Luther this Sunday in celebration of Idris Elba’s Golden Globe win for Best Actor

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:45:24 GMT

BBC America to air Luther this Sunday in celebration of Idris Elba’s Golden Globe win for Best Actor

Golden Globe® winner Idris Elba stars as John Luther, the near-genius detective struggling to cope with his own demons, in two distinctive, thrilling crime stories which make up BBC AMERICA's four part Golden Globe winning series Luther.

Sport Relief goes global

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:25:49 GMT

Sport Relief goes global

In its first global viewing event of 2012, BBC Worldwide will give an international stage to one the UK's biggest televised fundraising efforts.

Oprah Winfrey Network adds three new series to its slate of original programming

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:03:57 GMT

Oprah Winfrey Network adds three new series to its slate of original programming

Oprah Winfrey Network announced today three new original series joining the network lineup in 2012 - "Lovetown, USA," "Lives on Fire" and "Are You Normal, America?"

BBC Worldwide appoints Deirdre Brennan as General Manager and Director of Channels and Branded Services, Australasia

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:44:49 GMT

BBC Worldwide appoints Deirdre Brennan as General Manager and Director of Channels and Branded Services, Australasia

BBC Worldwide has named Deirdre Brennan as General Manager and Director of Channels and Branded Services, Australasia.

BBC Knowledge presents season exploring one of humanity’s greatest philosophical questions, ‘Does God Exist?’

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:29:31 GMT

BBC Knowledge presents season exploring one of humanity’s greatest philosophical questions, ‘Does God Exist?’

This March BBC Knowledge presents a bold new season of programmes which pose one of the world's oldest philosophical questions - 'Does God Exist?'

BBC Worldwide close multiple digital deals in Spain

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:22:19 GMT

BBC Worldwide close multiple digital deals in Spain

Digital consumers in Spain are to have more access to top British television after BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, today announced content deals with Spanish digital platforms Telefonica, Youzee and Cameo.

New commission for BBC Worldwide Productions India Channel (v) to air My Big Decision

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:07:58 GMT

New commission for BBC Worldwide Productions India Channel (v) to air My Big Decision

BBC Worldwide Productions in India is producing a brand new reality series for youth focussed Channel (v) entitled My Big Decision.

Strictly Come Dancing goes virtual with first online world for young fans

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:06:49 GMT

Strictly Come Dancing goes virtual with first online world for young fans

BBC Worldwide today announced the first in what it is hoped will be a series of deals with Stardoll which aims to build upon the domestic and global success of the world's most successful reality TV format and cater for its teen girl fanbase by offering an exciting and glamourous new virtual community for these fans.